The 9mm Hornady Critical Defense, 115 grain FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) round is designed to be a top-tier self-defense load, offering reliable and consistent performance, especially for compact, concealed-carry firearms. Hornady's Critical Defense line focuses on preventing the common issues of clogged hollow points when fired through heavy clothing, ensuring dependable expansion in real-world defensive situations.
Key Features:
FTX Bullet Design: The Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet features a soft polymer tip, which initiates expansion even through layers of clothing. This design prevents the clogging that can occur in conventional hollow-point bullets, ensuring consistent terminal performance.
Reliable Expansion: Upon impact, the FTX bullet rapidly expands, delivering a larger wound channel without the risk of over-penetration, which is crucial for self-defense scenarios where bystanders could be nearby.
Nickel-Plated Cases: The Critical Defense rounds come with nickel-plated brass casings, which offer corrosion resistance and smooth feeding, making them ideal for use in semi-automatic firearms.
Low Recoil: With its 115-grain bullet, this round is designed to provide manageable recoil, ensuring faster follow-up shots and better control in stressful situations.
Why It’s Special:
Designed for Concealed Carry: The Critical Defense line is tailored for use in short-barreled handguns, optimizing velocity and energy transfer for personal defense. It delivers consistent performance even when fired from compact 9mm pistols commonly used for everyday carry.
Barrier Penetration: The FTX bullet reliably penetrates barriers like heavy clothing without sacrificing its expansion properties, ensuring that it performs effectively in various conditions.
Performance:
- Muzzle Velocity: ~1140 fps
- Muzzle Energy: ~332 ft-lbs
- Bullet Weight: 115 grains
- Bullet Type: FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding)
Applications:
Self-Defense: Designed for personal protection, the 9mm Hornady Critical Defense 115 grain FTX ensures optimal performance in self-defense situations, whether at home or in public settings.
Concealed Carry: This round is particularly well-suited for compact and subcompact 9mm handguns, making it ideal for everyday concealed carry.
The 9mm Hornady Critical Defense 115 grain FTX round is one of the most trusted choices for self-defense due to its consistent expansion, reliable performance through various barriers, and suitability for short-barreled concealed-carry firearms. For those prioritizing personal protection, it offers a blend of precision, stopping power, and reliability.